If you travel downtown this weekend, you might think there was a massive breakout at the zoo. But don’t fear; it’s actually the Reptile Super Show, a public reptile sale that will feature thousands of low-priced frogs, snakes, lizards, turtles, supplies and more. Reptile breeders will be on hand to show off their creepy crawly critters. (Kyle Lundberg)

What can you do with a gourd? Decorate it, eat it, turn it into a planter? Discover the many things you can do with gourds at this third annual festival. The free event will have plenty of crafts for kids, a petting zoo and lessons for adults.

The San Diego County Fair is throwing a big party for San Diego children. Show up in costume, meet robots, pot your own plants and participate in special activities from the San Diego Air and Space Museum, The U.S.S. Midway Museum and the New Children's Museum.

This monthly event features an ArtWalk by local artists and craftspeople, a live performance by the Kainga Steele Drum School and a car show. Art demonstrations and free craft stations for children are also scheduled.

Music

A two-day festival in the heart of Leucadia celebrates the beach community and the music it inspires. You'll see a variety of bands including Tropical Breeze, Tower 7 and The Donkeys. A Moonlight Beach cleanup is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

Latin music of all kinds will be celebrated at this 16th annual free festival. Throughout the day you can hear everything from reggae and Latin fusion to banda and salsa. There will also be a dance stage, hand-crafted items for sale, food and activities for kids.